Posted on May 14, 2018
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This list have been around at least since I joined the Army in 99 and I imagine it's been around for much longer than that. Is it time for a tweak or is it a case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"?
Loyalty - Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other soldiers.
Duty - Fulfill your obligations.
Respect - Treat people as they should be treated.
Selfless Service - Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.
Honor - Live up to all the Army values.
Integrity - Do what’s right, legally and morally.
Personal Courage - Face fear, danger, or adversity [physical or moral.]
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1SG Civil Affairs Specialist
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Innovation
Finding new and improved ways to tackle problem sets and missions as opposed to doing things a certain way "because that is the way we always have done it".
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SFC Founder
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Seven is enough.
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Col Jim Harmon
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Tenacity.

Webster's dictionary defines tenacity as: not easily pulled apart: tending to adhere or cling especially to another substance.

With respect to military operations, tenacity implies the moral, physical, and mental capability to persevere and advance into the face of adversity and hostility. The indomitable spirit of the warrior and the unwillingness to retreat or withdraw. To never fail your unit.

As Colonel Charles Beckwith remarked, "I'd rather go down the river with seven studs than with a hundred shitheads"
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What values, if any, would you add to the Army's 7 core values?
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Typical Army...

How about just 3 values?

God, Corps, Country
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SCPO Combat Systems Electronics Leading Petty Officer
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The Navy/Marine Corps have three: Honor, Courage and Commitment. Seven is a little redundant IMO.
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
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Which god? Does everyone have to have the same god? Are atheists excluded from service in this plan?

EDIT: Well, crap, I didn't mean to reply to something almost a year old. My bad.
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SGT Philip Roncari
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I was probably in the Army long before the advent of “Core Values” (or have forgotten them in the first place,can remember some of my General Orders though) I do remember quite clearly advice received from my Platoon Sergeant, “Roncari don’t you F*&# ing quit on me” or one I passed on to my AIT trainees “,Mission First” borrowed that from the NCO Academy those were my Core Values .
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Sgt Jesus Rodriguez
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How about removing a few and focusing on quality recruits, not numbers?... unless the army values are meant to surpass the 10 commandments .. too many values indicates an issue with the quality of recruitment that unlimited number of values may not correct personnel behavior issues.
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MAJ Ph D Candidate
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E - Efficiency...but that's a pipe dream
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SGT Jennifer Rixe
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I would add transparency - all of these values don't mean anything if you don't live them to the fullest; say what you mean and mean what you say... just my 2 cents!
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SPC Cathy Goessman
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Efficiency - Work to make work or a CYA measure wastes so much time in the Army. It's an incredible waste of resources.
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Great question 1LT. If I could recommend an addition, I would add "Equality". Fair and non bias leadership is something that I hold close to. Additionly, equal opportunity is something the Army stresses at all times. Not to mention, adding an "E" would make the acronym LDRSHIP make a little more sense.
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